Matthews International Funds DEFA14A, filed May 6, 2026
Matthews International Funds (ADVE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
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Matthews Asia Funds Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA 94111 |
PLEASE VOTE TODAY – WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE
May 5, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
Your Fund still needs your voting participation. Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned until May 19. To proceed with the important business of Matthews Asia Funds, we must have shareholder participation in this special meeting.
As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we have not received your proxy vote.
If you have already voted, thank you very much, and please disregard this notice.
We apologize for the follow-up, but it is urgent that we hear back from you.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of Matthews Asia Funds
Here are four convenient methods for voting your proxy:
| 1. | Vote by Phone with a Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-800-713-9960. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time. |
| 2. | Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. |
| 3. | Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
| 4. | Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposals.
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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL MEETING.
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NOBO/Reg
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Matthews Asia Funds Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA 94111 |
PLEASE VOTE TODAY – WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE
May 5, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
Your Fund still needs your voting participation. Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned to May 19. To proceed with the important business of Matthews Asia Funds, we must have shareholder participation in this special meeting.
As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we have not received your proxy vote.
If you have already voted, thank you very much, and please disregard this notice.
We apologize for the follow-up, but it is urgent that we hear back from you.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of Matthews Asia Funds
Here are three convenient methods for voting your proxy:
| 1. | Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. |
| 2. | Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
| 3. | Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposals.
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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL MEETING.
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OBO